New 2008 Ford Taurus [ 2009 ]

#3

in Affordable Large Cars

Based on analysis of 29 Taurus reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $23,635 - $29,470
Invoice: $21,801 - $27,053
MPG: 18 City / 28 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:8.6
Performance:7.3
Exterior:6.5
Interior:8.1
Safety:9.8
Reliability:9.0

2008 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SEL AWD: 4dr Sdn SEL AWD [ See specs for other models ]

Body Style

4dr Car

Engine

  • Gas V6 3.5L/213
  • 6-Speed A/T (Standard)
  • 17 mpg city / 24 mpg hwy

2008 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SEL AWD Safety Features and Specifications

Air Bag

Driver - Front Standard
Passenger - Switch (On/Off) Standard
Passenger - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Rear Standard
Side - Body Front Standard

Brakes

ABS - 4 Wheel Standard

Lights

Fog Lamps - Front Standard
Headlights - Auto off Optional
Headlights - Auto on Optional
Headlights - Daytime Running lights Optional

Misc.

Traction Control Standard
Parking Aid Optional
Trunk Emergency Release Standard
Engine Immobilizer/Vehicle Ant-Theft System Standard
Child Locks Rear Standard
Locks - Pwr Standard

2008 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SEL AWD Performance Features and Specifications

Engine

Displacement 3.5L/213
Engine Type V6 Cylinder Engine (Standard)

Fuel

Fuel Type Gasoline Fuel (Standard)

Chassis

Drivetrain Type All Wheel Drive (Standard)
Transmission Type 6-Speed A/T (Standard) , M/T (Standard)

2008 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SEL AWD Interior Features and Specifications

Features

Air Conditioning - Auto Climate Control Optional
Steering Wheel Leather Wrapped Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Passenger Capacity 5
Reading Lamps Front Standard
Reading Lamps Rear Standard

Audio

CD Changer Optional
CD Player Standard
MP3 Player Standard
Satellite Radio Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard

Seats

Leather Standard
Heated Driver Optional
Heated Passenger Optional
Pwr Driver Standard
Pwr Passenger Standard
Front Bucket Standard

Technology

Telephone - Hands Free Wireless Connection Optional
Navigation System Optional
Trip Computer Standard
Auxiliary Power Outlet Standard

Mirrors/Windows

Defogger Rear Window Standard
Electrochromic Rearview Standard
Vanity - Passenger Illuminated Standard
Vanity - Driver Illuminated Standard

2008 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SEL AWD Exterior Features and Specifications

General

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3930
Length, Overall (in) 201.8
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
Keyless Entry Remote Standard

Roof

Generic Sun/Moon Optional

Mirrors

Heated Driver Optional
Heated Exterior Optional
Passenger Optional

Wheels

Tires Tires - Front All-Season (Optional) , Tires - Front Performance (Optional) , Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Standard) , Tires - Rear All-Season (Optional) , Tires - Rear Performance (Optional) , Compact Spare Tire (Standard) , Full Size Spare Tire (Standard)
Wheels Aluminum Wheels (Standard) , Chrome Wheels (Standard)